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Welcome to the NTRO blog, your source for the latest updates, insights, and research in the world of transport infrastructure and technology. Here, we share news about our innovative projects, industry trends, and breakthroughs that are shaping the future of transportation in Australia. Stay informed with expert commentary, case studies, and behind-the-scenes looks at how NTRO is driving advancements to create safer, more sustainable, and efficient transport systems.

Welcome to the NTRO blog, your source for the latest updates, insights, and research in the world of transport infrastructure and technology. Here, we share news about our innovative projects, industry trends, and breakthroughs that are shaping the future of transportation in Australia. Stay informed with expert commentary, case studies, and behind-the-scenes looks at how NTRO is driving advancements to create safer, more sustainable, and efficient transport systems.

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NTRO's Intelligent Pavement Assessment Vehicle (iPAVE) at Melbourne Airport for a trial on heavy duty airport pavements
News
July 8, 2025
NTRO iPAVE involved in trial on heavy duty airport pavements
NTRO’s Intelligent Pavement Assessment Vehicle (iPAVE) recently visited Melbourne Airport’s main runway as we trial the use of the iPAVE on heavy duty airport pavements.
Dr Clarissa Han of NTRO presenting for PIARC - World Road Association
News
July 7, 2025
NTRO's Clarissa Han involved in high-level workshops overseas
NTRO's National Leader, Sustainability and Materials Performance, Dr Clarissa Han, has been involved with Technical Committees and presenting for both PIARC and the International Road Federation (IRF).
NTRO's Dr Clarissa Han receives the 2025 IRF Award for Emergency and Disaster Response Management
News
July 2, 2025
NTRO, TMR, MRWA win prestigious international IRF Award
NTRO, the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) have teamed up to win a prestigious international award.
Port at Sunset
PortTALK
June 12, 2025
PortTALK Episode 4: Dr Vinolia Salesi
The PortTALK podcast is about the Australian and New Zealand ports and airports industries, and the people who helped shape it into what it is today.

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Pavement Science and NTRO logo
News
July 1, 2025
NTRO acquires Pavement Science software suite - CIRCLY, APSDS and HIPAVE
CIRCLY, APSDS and HIPAVE pavement design software are now under the custodianship of NTRO - the National Transport Research Organisation - after NTRO acquired Pavement Science on July 1, 2025.
A guide to Network Safety Plans for Australian councils and local government
News
February 6, 2025
Network Safety Plans: Paving the Way to Safer Roads with NTRO
For Councils concerned about road safety on their community's roads, Network Safety Plans are a great solution to help understand road safety risk across a road network.
ARRB's Accelerated Loading Facility at the front of the Sydney Opera House
News
October 13, 2024
The ALF: 40th Anniversary Part 1
The first of three 40th anniversary articles on the Accelerated Loading Facility, it's history, legacy, and impact on Australian roads.

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Australian Road Research Board
Autonomous Vehicles
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Interior of a driverless car
Insight
January 31, 2022
Physical infrastructure investment important to support CAVs
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ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Road Safety
Road Surveys
Road Infrastructure
NTRO's iLINE vehicle which measures road line markings retroreflectivity
News
January 23, 2022
Road reflectivity in the spotlight in Queensland
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ARRB
Asset Performance
Australian Road Research Board
National Transport Research Organisation
NTRO
Smartphone being connected to a car to provide road roughness data
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December 9, 2021
Smartphone data improving Australia's road network
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ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Decarbonisation
Future Fuels
Hydrogen
Heavy traffic moving on an Australian highway
Insight
December 1, 2021
How we contribute to sustainable roads
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ARRB
Bitumen
Decarbonisation
National Transport Research Organisation
NTRO
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December 1, 2021
Unwanted paint priming the way in road construction
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Australian Road Research Board
National Transport Research Organisation
NTRO
iRAP Centre of Excellence leader Emily McLean from NTRO
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November 24, 2021
ARRB appoints new lead for iRAP Centre of Excellence
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ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
National Transport Research Organisation
NTRO
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ARRB visiting the NorthConnex road tunnel in Sydney
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November 22, 2021
A look inside the NorthConnex Tunnel
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ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
National Transport Research Organisation
NTRO
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Dr Negin Zhalehjoo and Dr James Grenfell, winners at the AustStab Awards of Excellence
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November 10, 2021
ARRB recognised at AustStab Awards of Excellence
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ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Decarbonisation
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National Transport Research Organisation
Electric vehicle battery
Insight
November 10, 2021
What happens to EV batteries at end-of-life?
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ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Asphalt
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Recycled crushed glass pouring into a large pile
Insight
October 27, 2021
Can recycled glass help boost skid resistance on roads?
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ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Autonomous Vehicles
Connected and Automated Vehicles
Driverless Vehicles
NTRO CEO Michael Caltabiano in front of an NTRO semi-autonomous electric vehicle
News
October 19, 2021
ADVI Summit 2021 goes virtual to worldwide audience
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Australian Road Research Board
Road Safety
Transport Safety
ARRB Transport Safety Leader David McTiernan gives evidence to the Federal Parliamentary Joint Select Committee on Road Safety
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October 7, 2021
ARRB gives evidence to Federal Government road safety inquiry
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ARRB
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Australian Road Research Board
Road Infrastructure
Road Surveys
Michael Caltabiano and Jeff Doyle with NTRO's new Network Survey Vehicle (NSV)
News
September 7, 2021
The changing face of infrastructure measurement
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Australian Road Research Board
National Transport Research Organisation
NTRO
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Statistics bar graph illustrating the National Interest Services (NIS)
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September 6, 2021
Benchmarking ARRB's National Interest Services program internationally
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ARRB
Asphalt
Australian Road Research Board
Decarbonisation
Local Government
Recycled crushed glass and crushed concrete blend being tested for use in road construction
News
August 4, 2021
Recycled roads - a glass half full
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ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Bitumen
Decarbonisation
Local Government
Church Road, Keysborough in Melbourne which has been constructed in part using crumb rubber bitumen
News
July 16, 2021
Recycled tyres trialled in south-east Melbourne road
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ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
National Transport Research Organisation
NTRO
NTRO Certification
The Gibney Barrier - a device from Fulton Hogan that allows the traffic controller to stay outside the traffic lane, improving safety
News
July 7, 2021
Fulton Hogan's Gibney Barrier receives TIPES stamp of approval
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Australian Road Research Board
Intelligent Pavement Assessment Vehicle
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National Transport Research Organisation
ARRB Executive Director Roads, Jeff Doyle
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July 5, 2021
Jeff Doyle joins ARRB to lead new business unit
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ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
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National Transport Research Organisation
Neil Scales OBE accepts the 2021 John Shaw Medal at the Roads Australia awards in Sydney
News
June 18, 2021
Neil Scales OBE wins 2021 John Shaw Medal
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ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
NTRO
National Transport Research Organisation
Road Safety
Raphael Grzebieta, PhD, seated in a rolled SUV
News
May 24, 2021
Tiger Woods crash may have been deadly in Australia, says report
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ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Events
National Transport Research Organisation
NTRO
Group of people gathered around a crash scene investigation
News
May 20, 2021
CSI: The importance of crash scene investigations
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ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Autonomous Vehicles
Connected and Automated Vehicles
Driverless Vehicles
Driverless car interior with no hands on steering wheel
Insight
May 17, 2021
Young people reluctant to use driverless vehicles, says survey
false
ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
NTRO
National Transport Research Organisation
Sustainability
Dr Clarissa Han, NTRO National Leader for Sustainability and Resilience
News
May 11, 2021
ARRB joins IRF Board of Directors
false
ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Connected and Automated Vehicles
Autonomous Vehicles
Driverless Vehicles
Cover of IRF Connected and Automated Mobility Manifesto
News
April 28, 2021
New Connected and Autonomous Mobility Manifesto launched
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Australian Road Research Board
NTRO
National Transport Research Organisation
Bridges
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News
April 22, 2021
ARRB shares expertise at IABMAS 2020
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